Lansdowne High School - Lahian Yearbook (Lansdowne, PA)

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And our band played on and on.', At right smiles drum major Lee Cordier. o Lansdowne High can boast of having one of the finest playing and marching bands in the suburbs. It,s a real thrill to sing the Alma Mater and football songs accompanied by our stirring band of sixty- five members. With thorough practice and disciplined drill, the boys have mastered difficult musical compositions and intricate marching maneuvers. Our drum major, Lee Cordier, cuts a fine figure as he precedes the band on its numerous public appearances. The pride the boys take in their uniforms and instruments makes them appear like a group of West Point cadets. The music of famous composers is studied and played as well as the school songs, under the direction of Mr. Don B. Corbin. Correct marching habits and formations are em- phasized almost as much as playing technique. The clear-cut tones of band music during an assembly program and at our athletic events make one feel more patriotic toward one's school. As the boys march down the football Held, all eyes follow, and other schools are envious of our young musicians and their splendid sportsmanship. In keen competition with other bands, ours always makes a worthy showing. Several of the more talented members, such as: B. Terrell, flute, W. Lonergan, flute, E. Lonergan, bassoon, B. McDonald, clarinet, W. Wunderlich, clarinet, R. Stetser, French horn, W. Ramsay, drums, are asked to participate in the Southeastern District and All-State Bands. The band might be termed Lansdowne-on-parade, for the boys are typical of the youth in our community. TRAMP, TRAMP TRAMP, THE BAND IS MARCHING 1940 EDITION

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LANNY DOWNES LEARNS TO SPEND ESCAPE TO FICTION LEISURE TIME WISELY... 0 Though many wonyt believe it, there is a room 65. To most of us, how- ever, room 65 is known as the library. Stretching along its walls are book- shelves filled with volumes covering every subject from agriculture to Zool- ogy. The purpose of the library is not, as some misguided souls may think, to provide a recreation centre for fugitives from study halls, but to provide students with an opportunity to make use of reference facilities unavailable in the regular class rooms and to develop an interest in worthwhile litera- ture. With the help of Miss Sheafer and her assistants, students are guided to the books which they are seeking. Lansdowne is fortunate in having one of the most complete and modern libraries of those possessed by local schools. We, of Lansdowne, should appreciate this fact and take advantage of the splendid opportunities it offers. The best way to do this is for us to read as many books as possible and for us to respect the rules of the library. Being signed up by Ruth Baskin for a rainy afternoonls pleasure are Jean Frank and Jeanne Reiter. Fred Schlenz VVesley Davenport, and Charles Hessner are just entering. THE LAI-IIAN

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RTAIN GOING UP! o In the fall, the Juniors and Seniors of the dramatics' classes, under the direction of Mrs. Christ, collaborated in the presentation of Eliza- beth lVlacFadden,s psychological melodrama, Double Door. The Juniors, alone, demonstrated their ability in the one-act play, The Pearlsf, Decidedly less serious than K'Double Doorv and perhaps because of that more popular was Clifford Goldsmith's What a Lifef, which inspired over nine hundred to roll in our aisles. It may be that some subjects taught in school are more important than others. Few, if any, are of more intrinsic Worth than dramatics at its best, for it is an interest that lasts as long as life itself. column groupxz Jean Taylor, Elizabeth Wil- Right column gfouprr Ken Lewars, Elaine Living- Power, Marius Haayen, Elaine Livingston son, Hal Price, Barbara McKinnon, James OlNeill, ston, Ed Brankin, Burnham Terrell, Hal Price, QStamiingJ Ken Lewars, Betty Dallam Els Bob Stetser, Elsie Winocour, Elaine Livingston. Marius Haayen, Ken Lewars, Betty Dallam, Joe Winocour, Ed Brackin-CSittingD. 24 THE LAHIA